Pedestrian Collisions and Personal Injury Cases in Massachusetts
Pedestrian collisions are an unfortunate part of life in Massachusetts where busy intersections with vehicles and bicycles could pose serious risk to those simply heading to work or enjoying a day off. When city streets are shared with pedestrians and rush hour traffic, it truly is a disaster waiting to happen. Even rural towns in Massachusetts face these challenges, as one incident can result in a lifetime of challenges, ultimately harming your quality of life, and impacting your ability to work.
Determining fault during a pedestrian collision during these times can be complex, and largely dependent on the nature of the incident and the injuries sustained. Many injured parties are simply unaware of the legalities involved in being struck by a vehicle or even a bicycle, unsure about state laws and how to go about making a claim for benefits. In these cases, anyone involved in such an incident will need to quickly retain legal representation in order to navigate the legal process and ensure they receive everything they are entitled to.
Pedestrian Accidents & The Impacts on The Quality of Your Life
Should you be injured in any kind of collision, your first step should be to first seek out medical care. Next, having a qualified legal team by your side can help you and your family navigate the claim process, but also gather important evidence and collect details about what exactly occurred during the incident itself. Hesitating or waiting to retain legal representation is not in your best interests, and our team can work closely with injured parties as soon as these incidents occur.
Time is of the essence, and our team will work diligently to determine exactly what happened, even if the injured party is in recovery.
In the event you are part of a serious pedestrian collision, should you be able to, consider collecting as much information as possible about what occurred that day. Photos, notes, contact information, and insurance details are important facts that will need to be collected as soon as possible.
Some of the long-term consequences that come from a serious pedestrian accident include:
- Spinal cord injuries that can impact your ability to work or enjoy life.
- Head trauma including brain damage and concussions.
- Lower body injuries that call for long-term rehabilitation and extensive medical bills.
- Broken bones, lacerations, cuts, and bruises.
- Loss of life.
Pedestrian Collisions & The Nature of Personal Injury Liability in Massachusetts
The truth is that every personal injury case in Massachusetts is unique, and as such, your options may vary depending on what exactly occurred during the incident itself. There are fine details that may complicate or change the legal process, ultimately determining the compensation the injured party would receive. For instance, whether or not the liable party has insurance coverage, or if they were impaired during the incident and could impact your case.
Further, cities or municipalities may play a part in liability as well, especially if they fail to create a safe space for pedestrians. There are many factors at play, and qualified legal representation can comb over every detail of the nature of the incident and help you receive exactly what you are entitled to. For instance, if a municipality failed to properly maintain roads, created hazardous conditions for pedestrians, or utilized faulty technology or traffic systems, this could expose the city itself to liability in your case.
Hit-and-run cases are especially complex, and our legal team can work alongside law enforcement, helping to present every option available to you and your family. There are many factors at play, and leaning on Fogelman’s personal injury attorneys can work alongside you to ensure you receive every bit of compensation you deserve.
What Are Injured Parties Entitled To In Massachusetts?
Having to pay out of pocket for the costs of a personal injury as a result of a pedestrian accident is astronomical, and typically not affordable for the everyday person. In Massachusetts, pedestrians are entitled to many forms of compensation including but not limited to medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain & suffering, and in some cases loss of property. Injured parties who face life-changing incidents will need every dollar available to them to set them on the path to recovery, and have you back to work and living your life to the fullest.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys By Your Side
These are challenging times for you and your family. You are not alone, and we encourage those who have been seriously injured to reach out to our firm directly as quickly as possible. Receiving compensation from an insurance company is a highly complicated process, and without proper legal representation, your case can quickly become complicated. There are important details and evidence that need to be collected in order for you to receive compensation.
Fogelman Law LLC has specialized in Massachusetts-specific personal injury cases for decades. We are all too familiar with the challenges you are facing and have seen continued success in some of the most complicated personal injury matters. Call or email us today for a free consultation and speak with a representative who can help you on the road to recovery. The process of fully recovering from one of these injuries is a long and hard road, and we are here for you every step of the way.
We are proud to work alongside clients from all walks of life across Massachusetts, working diligently, with personalized service, fighting to ensure you receive every dollar of compensation that you are entitled to. Those facing liability can also reach out to us for legal representation as well.
Call us today and learn about every option available to you, begin the process now.
